trek

²trek

noun

Definition of TREK

1

chiefly South African : a journey by ox wagon; especially : an organized migration by a group of settlers

2

: a trip or movement especially when involving difficulties or complex organization : an arduous journey

Examples of TREK

1. Our car broke down and we had a long trek back to town.
2. a trek across the country

Origin of TREK

Afrikaans, from Dutch treck pull, haul, from trecken

First Known Use: 1849

Related to TREK

Synonyms: expedition, passage, peregrination, travel(s), journey, trip

Related Words: commutation, commute, errand, excursion, flight, hop, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sortie, tour; cruise, sail, voyage; drive, ride, spin; grand tour, odyssey, pilgrimage, progress, quest, safari; hike, slog, tramp, walk, walkabout

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